Vocabulary
- out of date: Expired; too old to be used
- on the internet: Located or available on the internet.
- for no good reason: Without any clear or valid reason; unjustified.
- dress up: To put on your best clothes, e.g. for a party
- run across: To meet someone or find something by chance
- place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
- dumb: Senseless; stupid
- set: Prepared for something; ready
- space: Empty area kept for a specific reason, like a car
- button: Small round piece material used to fasten clothing
- fire: Heat and the flame produced when burning
- die: Cube with dots numbering 1-6 on it used in games
- train: Line of people, animals moving the same direction
- poke: To give a push, thrust, or jab
- station: (Army) to be posted to a place to perform duties
- toast: Bread grilled to make it brown and crisp
- psycho: Person affected by psychosis; unbalanced person
- eat: To put food in your mouth
- grizzly: Grayish
- helmet: Hard or padded protective hat, as worn by soldiers
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She took a brave step forward, leaving behind her comfort zone to chase her dreams.
Vocabulary
- brave
adj. Having courage
- comfort zone
phr. A familiar situation where one feels safe
Explanation
a brave step is a noun phrase, where brave is an adjective modifying the noun step, meaning "a courageous step".
forward is an adverb modifying step, meaning "ahead".
The whole phrase serves as the object, answering the "what" of took (verb) — she took a brave step forward.
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brave
US/brev/
UK/breɪv/
adj.Brave
v.t.To bravely face
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Precious Annie Liao posted on 2014/05/03Ever wondered about the funniest ways to avoid danger? This animated music video uses dark humor and a catchy chorus to teach you simple sentence structures and practical daily safety tips, especially around trains! You'll be singing along while learning how to stay safe in everyday situations.
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